You’d be hard pressed to find a location so different from home in terms of culture, heritage, and sheer scale. That’s what makes Hyderabad a fascinating place to study. Explore every aspect of Indian life in a diverse, cosmopolitan city. Choose from classes specially designed for international students, as well as a vast selection of direct-enroll options at an award-winning university. Complete your adventure with plenty of eye-opening travel and exploration.

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Your Destination

Hyderabad is a city of juxtaposition – old and new, north and south, Hindu and Muslim. Once ruled by bejeweled Nizams, it’s now a global hub for biotech, animation, information tech, amazing food, and domestic travel. The sprawling city is an urban stew of construction, music, clothing shops, inconceivable traffic, food bazaars, department stores, global businesses like Microsoft and Google, and magnificent ancient architecture.

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Visit the folk goddess temple, Peddamma, and see the biggest Ganesha idol in Hyderabad.

Practice Yoga on campus daily – it doesn’t get any more authentic!

Celebrate annual festivals with colorful decorations and kites.

Visit special places like Mysore, Byllakuppe, Melkote, Badami, and Karnataka.

PROJECTS

Volunteering. Give two hours a week, and get back much more. Build school gardens, tutor orphaned boys, teach English and self-esteem to girls, design marketing material and/or websites for NGO’s, or develop interventions for minority communities.

Language tutoring. Students who take language courses can pair up with Indian university students for support getting involved on campus.

Independent study. Investigate the textile industry, modern religion, the impact of climate change, marginalized communities, or another intriguing topic with a faculty advisor from the Study in India Program (SIP).

HOUSING

Homestay: Students can live with a host family, many of whom have hosted CIEE students in the past, to fully experience Indian culture firsthand. Students usually eat breakfast and a vegetarian dinner with the family, and receive monthly stipends for lunch and transportation to the university, no more than 12 miles away.

Residence hall: At Tagore International House, students live in double rooms with an international exchange roommate on the university campus. Students have access to a common dining room, computer lab, laundry facilities, and a cafeteria that serves Indian and some western dishes. Tagore House is 1.8 miles from central campus. Students ride bicycles, take the university shuttle, or walk to and from class.

MEALS

Homestay: Students have two meals a day with their host family, and are compensated to buy lunch on their own. Residence hall: Students are provided with all meals at the residence hall cafeteria.

Hyderabad, India

Where You'll Study

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CIEE HYDERABAD

University of Hyderabad

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TAGORE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

1.8 miles from central campus.

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Getting Around

The university has a free shuttle service for students.

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What you need to know

The program details

Academics for CIEE’s Arts + Sciences program are provided in collaboration with the Study in India Program (SIP) at the University of Hyderabad. As a hub for international undergrads, SIP offers specially designed courses for students to discover Indian society, history, and culture.

CIEE students can also direct-enroll at 11 of the 12 schools at the University of Hyderabad, based on requirements and interests. CIEE students primarily take classes in arts, social sciences, and humanities, though students are encouraged to study a wide range of pure and applied sciences if they meet prerequisites.

University of Hyderabad. Founded in 1974, the University of Hyderabad primarily serves postgraduate studies, with 5,000 students across 12 schools. In 2010, it was ranked number one in India by the Times of India and in 2015, won the Visitor’s Awards for Central Universities for Best University, Innovation, and Research. The university is located on a sprawling 2,300-acre campus, 45 minutes from downtown.

Academics

CLASS FORMAT

SIP classes include CIEE students and other international students. Direct-enrollment courses are open to all Indian students at the university. University students come from all over the country, creating a diverse microcosm of modern India.

GRADING

Students are required to attend all classes and participate to the professor’s satisfaction. Exams are designed to systematically test student progress with periodic evaluation. Students are given tests, quizzes, homework, seminars, tutorials, and term papers, as well as a three-hour final exam at the end of each semester. Each final grade is calculated based on these periodic assessments. Per SIP guidelines, students are expected to have 100% attendance in their academic classes to be permitted to sit for the final exam. However, excused absence on health grounds is permitted upon doctor certification.

ACADEMIC CULTURE

University direct-enrollment. University of Hyderabad is primarily a graduate-level university. Bachelor degree programs in India are three years long. As such, Indian master’s students in their first year of study are roughly equivalent to seniors at U.S. universities. CIEE students should expect to work independently in direct enrollment classes, which often feature minimal discussion and consist mostly of lectures. Detailed syllabi may not be given, and students may not get assessment criteria. CIEE staff is here to help students navigate this different system. SIP courses are designed following the U.S. model. Many faculty members have had experience teaching American students and often have advanced degrees from foreign institutions. Despite the similarities, it is still within the context of an Indian university and students should expect to experience many differences in the academic experience.

Eligibility

OVERALL GPA

Students need to have a GPA of at least 2.75

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Students must be a second-semester sophomore to apply.

PROGRAM CREDIT

Curriculum

Students enroll in four courses per semester:

Choose from Study in India program (SIP) courses geared towards international students, and/or enroll in a wide variety of courses at University of Hyderabad. We recommend at least one University of Hyderabad course so you can attend class with Indian students. Students can also enroll in an optional three-credit Intercultural Communication and Leadership (ICL) course or Independent Study.

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.

CIEE Courses

HOST INSTITUTION COURSES

SIP and University of Hyderabad syllabi are available upon request.

Below is a sampling of courses offered by SIP. A full course listing is available during the on-site registration period. Courses and course titles are subject to change depending on faculty availability, so students need to remain flexible in their course selections. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.

LANGUAGE COURSES

All language courses are arranged by either SIP or specific language departments within the University of Hyderabad.

AREA STUDIES COURSES
Creative Writing: An Indian Journey
A Survey of Indian Philosophy
Kuchipudi Dance
The Making of Indian Modern Arts
Independent Study

University of Hyderabad Direct Enrollment Courses
Please note that detailed course listings and syllabi for direct enrollment courses are typically not available before the start of the semester. Therefore, students should be flexible regarding available course options and communicate with their home institution during course registration regarding their final course selection as necessary. However, CIEE recommends the following courses based on past student feedback. Note, courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
Creative Writing in India
Defining and Redefining Indian Dalit Literature
American Literature and Thought
Modern British Literature and Thought
Modern Indian Thought
Indian Writing in English
Romantic Literature and Thought
Victorian Literature and Thought

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE (COURSES AND FACULTY LISTING)
Contemporary Political Theory
Democratic Theory and Practice
Foreign Policies of Major Powers
Government and Politics in China
Indian Political Process
Indian State and Administration
International Political Economy
International Relations II
Marxian Socialist Political Thought
Organization Theory: Public Policy Perspective
Political Parties in India
Politics of Globalization
Rural Development
Technology and Politics
Northeast India

SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS (COURSE AND FACULTY LISTINGS)
Applied Econometrics
Development Economics
Economics of Healthcare: Theory and Policy
Evolution of Indian Economy Since Independence
Financial Econometrics
Financial Economics
International Finance
Law and Economics
Micro Economic Theory
New Institutional Economics
Operations Research for Applied Economic Analysis
Political Economy of Development
Public Finance
Transitional Economics

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY (COURSE AND FACULTY LISTINGS)
Ancient India
Cultural History of Modern India
Indian National Movement
Law and Society in Colonial India
Medieval India Modern Asia
Science and Human Past
Science and Technology in Medieval India
Women in India from 18th Century
The World of Indian Ocean

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY (COURSE AND FACULTY LIST)
Advanced Sociological Theory
Caste in Modern India
Changing Indian Family
Classical Sociological Theory
Contemporary Development Issues
Corporate Business and Society
Decentralized Governance and Development
Environment and Sustainable Development Equality and Inequality
Foundations of Social Sciences
Indian Society I: Approaches to the Study of Indian Society
Indian Society II: Social Change in Modern India
Industrial Relations and Contemporary Capitalism
Introduction to Social Research
Introduction to Study of Society
Law, State, and Society
Marxism and Capitalism
Modernity and Modernization
Modern Sociological Theory
People, Nation, and State
Population and Society
Religion and Society
Religion, Law, and State
Roots of Social Protest
Rural and Urban Societies
Rural Society and Agrarian Change
Science, Culture, and Society
Social Stratification
Social Theories, Modernities, and Politics of Geography
Sociology of Culture
Sociology of Development
Sociology of Education
Sociology of Gender
Sociology of Health, Sickness, and Healing
Sociology of Muslim Communities
Sociology of Organizations
Technology, Culture, and Society
Urban Sociology

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
To enroll in courses in this school, students must fulfill the required prerequisites set by the department/school and prerequisites can be known only upon arrival on site.
Communication
Dance
Theater Arts Painting/Print-Making/Sculpture
History of Indian Art
20th Century Indian Art

SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES
To enroll in courses in this school, students must fulfill the required prerequisites set by the department/school and prerequisites can be known only upon arrival on site.

Animal Sciences
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Plant Sciences

SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER/INFORMATION SCIENCES
To enroll in courses in this school, students must fulfill the required prerequisites set by the department/school and prerequisites can be known only upon arrival on site.
Computer and Information Sciences
Mathematics
Statistics

CIEE COURSES

HOST INSTITUTION COURSES

SIP and University of Hyderabad syllabi are available upon request.

SIP COURSES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Below is a sampling of courses offered by SIP. A full course listings is available during the on-site registration period. Courses and course titles are subject to change depending on the faculty availability, so students are asked to remain flexible in their course selections. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.

LANGUAGE COURSES

All language courses are arranged by either SIP or specific language departments within the University of Hyderabad.

AREA STUDIES COURSES
Creative Writing: An Indian Journey
A Survey of Indian Philosophy
Kuchipudi Dance
The Making of Indian Modern Arts
Independent Study

University of Hyderabad Direct Enrollment Courses
Please note that detailed course listings and syllabi for direct enrollment courses are typically not available before the start of the semester. Therefore, students should expect to be flexible regarding available course options and communicate with their home institution during course registration regarding their final course selection as necessary. However, CIEE recommends the following courses based on past student feedback. Note, courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
Creative Writing in India
Defining and Redefining Indian Dalit Literature
American Literature and Thought
Modern British Literature and Thought
Modern Indian Thought
Indian Writing in English
Romantic Literature and Thought
Victorian Literature and Thought

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE (COURSES AND FACULTY LISTING)
Contemporary Political Theory
Democratic Theory and Practice
Foreign Policies of Major Powers
Government and Politics in China
Indian Political Process
Indian State and Administration
International Political Economy
International Relations II
Marxian Socialist Political Thought
Organization Theory: Public Policy Perspective
Political Parties in India
Politics of Globalization
Rural Development
Technology and Politics
Northeast India

SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS (COURSE AND FACULTY LISTINGS)
Applied Econometrics
Development Economics
Economics of Healthcare: Theory and Policy
Evolution of Indian Economy Since Independence
Financial Econometrics
Financial Economics
International Finance
Law and Economics
Micro Economic Theory
New Institutional Economics
Operations Research for Applied Economic Analysis
Political Economy of Development
Public Finance
Transitional Economics

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY (COURSE AND FACULTY LISTINGS)
Ancient India
Cultural History of Modern India
Indian National Movement
Law and Society in Colonial India
Medieval India Modern Asia
Science and Human Past
Science and Technology in Medieval India
Women in India from 18th Century
The World of Indian Ocean

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY (COURSE AND FACULTY LIST)
Advanced Sociological Theory
Caste in Modern India
Changing Indian Family
Classical Sociological Theory
Contemporary Development Issues
Corporate Business and Society
Decentralized Governance and Development
Environment and Sustainable Development Equality and Inequality
Foundations of Social Sciences
Indian Society I: Approaches to the Study of Indian Society
Indian Society II: Social Change in Modern India
Industrial Relations and Contemporary Capitalism
Introduction to Social Research
Introduction to Study of Society
Law, State, and Society
Marxism and Capitalism
Modernity and Modernization
Modern Sociological Theory
People, Nation, and State
Population and Society
Religion and Society
Religion, Law, and State
Roots of Social Protest
Rural and Urban Societies
Rural Society and Agrarian Change
Science, Culture, and Society
Social Stratification
Social Theories, Modernities, and Politics of Geography
Sociology of Culture
Sociology of Development
Sociology of Education
Sociology of Gender
Sociology of Health, Sickness, and Healing
Sociology of Muslim Communities
Sociology of Organizations
Technology, Culture, and Society
Urban Sociology

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
To enroll in courses in this school, students must fulfill the required prerequisites set by the department/school and prerequisites can be known only upon arrival on site.
Communication
Dance
Theater Arts Painting/Print-Making/Sculpture
History of Indian Art
20th Century Indian Art

SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES
To enroll in courses in this school, students must fulfill the required prerequisites set by the department/school and prerequisites can be known only upon arrival on site.

Animal Sciences
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Plant Sciences

SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER/INFORMATION SCIENCES
To enroll in courses in this school, students must fulfill the required prerequisites set by the department/school and prerequisites can be known only upon arrival on site.
Computer and Information Sciences
Mathematics
Statistics

Dates, Deadlines & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

YOUR FEE INCLUDES:

Tuition

Housing

Meals

Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation – an introduction to Indian culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city

Full-time program leadership and support in your host city

Field trips and cultural activities

Overnight excursions

Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext

24/7 emergency on-site support

No Hidden Fees

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Fees & Housing

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300
*

Educational Costs = $9,220
**

Housing = $2,375
***

Insurance = $167

Visa Fees = $188

Total Fees = $12,250

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed.

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300
*

Educational Costs = $9,220
**

Housing = $2,375
***

Insurance = $167

Visa Fees = $188

Total Fees = $12,250

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed.

* non-refundable

** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

*** includes all meals

† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

Spring 202021 weeks

Oct 1, 2019

TBD*

TBD*

*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, ask your college or university study abroad advisor if your school charges additional fees for study abroad.